@Ben Leybovich What happen to that "road blocks are just stepping stones" attitude?

After 8 years of criticizing W, now these idiot politicians are starting to take the attitude that, "Hey, they wasted money for 8 years, now it's our turn."

I am one of those people who get a really bad attitude when people try to treat me like I am stupid, and from your post, that is what your PM is doing to you. 

IF you need to have immediate cash flow, then do incremental increases at like 5-10% and the higher the rent raise the more willing to make improvements that will be desired(new carpet, wood floors, new tile, new appliance,etc)IMHO, the ethical landlord/investor attitude in that situation should be to add value  to bring the asset to current market condition and pricing but also try and retain the tenants with some sort of win/win new lease that's a more realistic discount or with enough value added that the current tenants would be willing to pay FMV and still feel like they are getting a good deal.Good luck!

Sadly, that commendable attitude makes you a very rare exception in today's world....

I know that many people have the attitude to just "let it go", but I think that you should go after it, as long as you're not spending too much time or money doing so.

Good thing is you've got the right attitude.

I like your enthusiasm and attitude.

I've lived in another part of the Inland Area (part-time, anyway) for well over 30 years and am a semi-retired real estate and note investor.There's an incredible amount to learn however, if you have the right attitude, are willing to study (a lot) and do some driving down the mountain to some reia meetings, your learning curve will be helped greatly.Here are some challenges for you to consider: do you intend to invest only locally in the mountain communities or surrounding areas, perhaps including the desert cities?

When everyone and their mom is talking about killing it in RE, you know the party is about to come to an end..Johnson, how about:Home affordability Index droppingFed Mortgage Survey on loosening of credit & overall looser lendingRecent unsustainable price increase"It's different this time" attitude in regards to interest rates, sustainability of increases, etc..Almost 1MM posts on BP and XXX new users every day!